Keynote: Crisis Control: Navigating the Communications High Seas

In today's fast-paced world, effective crisis management and maintaining brand integrity are crucial for any organization and destination. Join Chris Chiames, Chief Communications Officer with Carnival Cruise Line for an insightful conversation into how Carnival responds to crises while balancing media needs and messaging to uphold its brand reputation. Chris will share real-life examples and case studies on how he’s handled communications for some of the biggest brands in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned marketer, emerging communicator, or business leader, this keynote promises actionable insights to help you effectively manage communication challenges and uphold brand integrity in an ever-evolving world. Through natural disasters, public health emergencies, politically charged challenges, and whatever comes next – it’s imperative for destination marketers to know and understand the strategies that will empower you to protect your destination’s reputation and appeal to visitors.